At the Royal Court, the Egyptian President was received by Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, a number of princes, ministers and senior officials. The President was received in an official ceremony, the national anthems of the two countries were played, and he reviewed the guard of honor. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques held a luncheon banquet in honor of the Egyptian President and his accompanying delegation. The reception and the banquet were attended by a number of princes. --SPA 15:45 LOCAL TIME 12:45 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w383559